Get rid of dead or damaged branches and keep the tree's size in check. If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ...

Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy of homegrown fruit. With the proper care and conditions, an apple tree can ...

Here's everything you need to know to start your own home orchard. Growing an apple tree is a great way to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit from the comfort of your own home. Once these plants reach ...

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Indian Ladder Farms is a popular spot for apple picking, cider and of course donuts in the fall. But crews are still out in the winter working to keep apple production going ...

The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

Before World War II, Iowa ranked among the top apple-producing states in the country. Today, researchers at Iowa State University are working to bring that legacy back, using modern orchard systems ...